Recent Articles from Derek Hawkins
Ruling puts Milwaukee new security personnel ordinance on hold
Ovbiagele said the rule unfairly affects the Black and brown communities.
Law enforcement officers in Wisconsin keeps dropping to new lows
By Peter Cameron, THE BADGER PROJECT Following the slide across the country, the total number of law enforcement officers in Wisconsin continues to decline to record lows. The number of officers in Wisconsin fell again to less than 13,000 in 2023, according to data from the Wisconsin Department of Justice. That’s the lowest number of […]
Steven Avery prosecutor Ken Kratz disparages ‘Making a Murderer’ rebuttal, ‘Convicting a murderer’
Shawn Rech defended CAM and reminded Kratz a non-disclosure agreement is in place.
Dem candidate Lyerly reprimanded for delivering baby late
By Daniel Bice, [email protected] Democratic congressional candidate Kristin Lyerly is holding up her medical credentials front and center in her bid for the seat soon to be vacated by U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher. Lyerly, an obstetrician and gynecologist, is the only Democrat currently running for the state’s 8th Congressional District. Democrats fielded no candidate in […]
New opportunity for conservative majority on Wisconsin Supreme Court with Bradley departure
Throughout the 177-year history of this state, only four justices will have served longer than her length of service.
Recall effort targeting Republican leader in Wisconsin expected to fail
Vos dismissed petition organizers as “whack jobs and morons."
Wis. custom apparel business owner sued for unpaid wages owed to former employees
According to the complaint, Kruk owes the employees $8,230.68 in wages.
Attorney General Kaul supports the EPA’s listing of nine PFAS compounds as hazardous constituents
Exposure to PFAS can cause adverse health impacts including developmental defects, liver, kidney, testicular, breast, pancreas and prostate cancer, adverse pregnancy outcomes, infertility, reduced bone density in children.
Which states could have abortion on the ballot in 2024?
A push to ask Arizona voters to add a right to abortion to the state constitution took on new stakes this week when the state’s Supreme Court ruled that the state can enforce a ban on abortion in all stages of pregnancy. Arizona is one of several states where abortion might be on the ballot this year. […]
Green Bay man sentenced to 25 years in prison for dealing Fentanyl
DEA: Illicit fentanyl remains the deadliest drug threat facing this country.
Wisconsin Man sentenced to prison for 2022 firebombing of Madison building
“Domestic terrorism is cowardly and profoundly undemocratic," said U.S. Attorney Timothy M. O’Shea.
Wisconsin girls part of ‘Slender Man’ attack ‘not ready’ to leave psychiatric center
Waukesha County Judge Michael Bohren is hearing from experts to determine whether to grant the release.
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- One Wisconsin Attorney’s misconduct ‘in a league of its own’
- Wisconsin election fraud charge issued from November 2022 general election
- Indigenous consultant accuses NHL’s Blackhawks of fraud, sexual harassment
- Man pleads guilty in theft of Arnold Palmer green jacket, other Masters memorabilia from Augusta
- KS Governor cites competition concerns while vetoing measure for school gun-detection technology
- U.S. Attorney Gregory J. Haanstad recognizes service and sacrifice of federal, state, local, and Tribal law enforcement
- Gov. Evers calls special elections for the 4th Senate District and 8th Congressional District
- Wisconsin GOP-led Senate votes to override nine Evers vetoes in mostly symbolic action
- Bill to curb mask-wearing at protests could make it illegal for medical reasons too
- University board slashes diversity program funding to divert money to public safety resources
- Second defendant convicted in Fond du Lac 2016 firebombing
- UPDATED: ‘Louder than a dog whistle’: Milwaukee protesters clear illegal tents, face no legal consequences
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